The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Mon 15 Jan 194063112

102 YEAR-OLD
PIONEER

Mr. R. Dehnert Dead
Mr. Reinhold Dehnert, who died
at his home at East Doncaster on
Friday, aged 102 years, had lived
in the Doncaster district for 81
years. He had had no illnesses
until last year, and attributed his
longevity to plain living.
Born at Breslau, in Saxony, on April
25, 1836, he came to Australia at the
age of 17 years, and five years later
settled at Doncaster, where he has lived
ever since. At 23 years he married
Christina Aunann, who died 18 years
ago. He had five sons and three daugh-
ters, all of whom are still living, and
at his death had 21 grandchildren and [2?]
great-grandchildren.
Mr. Dehnert was a very successful or-
chardist, and for many years was famous
for his table grapes, grown on 23 acres
of vines on his Doncaster property, and
retailed at the Victoria Market. Mr.
Dehnert was equally successful with the
cultivation of pears, and at one time was
known as "the pear king."
The funeral took place on Saturday
at the Box Hill Cemetery. Arrangements
were made by A. W. Padbury and Co.
and the service was conducted by the
Rev. J. Simpfendorfer.